UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Epic 671227 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
671-227-6+A SS
671-227-6+B SS
Jennifer LopezPlay
Vinyl pressings
Play
by Jennifer Lopez · 2001
10 pressings4 countriesHouseUK GarageElectronic
Play was first pressed on vinyl in 2001. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Play
9 pressings came out in 2001, the album's first year, in 4 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR3468
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XPR3468 -A- .SONY STUDIOS-NAWEED. DAMONTSide A, Etched
XPR3468 -B- DAMONTSide B, Etched
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR3471
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XPR 3471 A1 DAMONTSide A runout
XPR 3471 B1 DAMONT 33 BSide B runout
UK
2001- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR3459
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XPR 3459 A- 1 DAMONT DEVE DINSide A runout etched
DAMONT AUDIO LTD DAMONT AUDIO LTDDead side etched
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- Epic EAS 16472
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 16472 ALabel Side A
XSS 16472 BLabel Side B
US
2001- Label and catalog number
- Epic EAS 16704
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
XSS 16704 AA-Side Label
XSS 16704 BB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | France | Not On LabelFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Epic 671227 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2001 | UK | Epic XPR3468First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Epic XPR3471First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 2001 | UK | Epic XPR3459First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | US | Epic EAS 16472First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | US | Epic EAS 16704First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | US | Epic EAS 16705First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | Europe | Epic EPC 670887 6 / Epic 6708876000First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2004 | Unknown | Not On Label (Jennifer Lopez) JL00112", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release, Single Sided · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Play (Full Intention Mix)6:31
- B1Play (Artful Dodger Mix)4:35
- B2Play (The Genie Remix)7:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Play are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Play are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2001 and 2004.
When was Play first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2001, in UK, US, Europe, France. One of them is Epic 671227 6.
How do I tell if my copy of Play is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 671227 6, XPR3468, XPR3471, XPR3459) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 671-227-6+A SS and 671-227-6+B SS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Play on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.